Bangladesh

All demographic indicators on this page are based on UN mid 2025 estimates unless stated otherwise.

Bangladesh population (live estimate)

Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.

175,686,000

Annual growth: 1.218%.

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Official population estimates

World population
175,686,000
Median age
26.0
Population growth rate (%)
1.218 ▲ Population is growing

This map shows first-level administrative regions (ADM1).

Key Facts

  • Capital: Dhaka
  • Official language: Bengali
  • Region: Southern Asia
  • Continent: Asia

Languages

A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.

Official language
Bengali
Minority language
5
Working / administrative language
1

Bangladesh has a linguistic landscape shaped by its ancient civilizations, regional cultures, and historical influences. Major national languages coexist with minority and Indigenous languages, reflecting deep cultural diversity.

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Religions

A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.

Dominant religion
Islam
Largest share
91.1%
Number of religions
7

The population of Bangladesh shows strong regional variation driven by geography, urbanization, and migration. Large cities often concentrate diverse linguistic communities, while rural areas preserve traditional patterns.

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Cities

A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.

Largest city
Dhaka
Number of cities
233

The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.

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